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Sometimes it doesn’t pay to like the latest and greatest.  Netflix, the name in the online DVD rental world, has just increased its prices if you prefer Blu-ray discs.  Myself, I have the 3 DVD at-a-time plan.  Normally it costs $16.99.  Netflix increased the cost of the plan by $1 recently because of the cost of Blu-ray discs.

This time, the charge will go up another $3 and the total Blu-ray preference charge will be $4.  Thankfully, Netflix e-mailed its users and explained that the new fee won’t be in place until the next billing cycle.  Users can opt for just plain ol’ DVDs and avoid the extra charge.

I quite enjoy watching movies on Blu-ray.  The increased quality is really something to see.  Even though it’s only $3 per month, that increase is quite a sting.  If you’re like me and you want your Netflix bill to stay the same, you can change your plan to 2 DVDs with Blu-ray for the same price as 3 DVDs without Blu-ray.  Take a look at the graphic below for more details on pricing.